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APU is Malaysia’s first and only university licensed by NACSA to deliver professional-grade cybersecurity services. Through FSeC, it safeguards SMEs while providing students with real industry experience, proving its capability beyond academia.
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) has achieved a historic national milestone, marking its rise beyond an academic hub into a fully-fledged professional service provider.
More than merely a training ground for future-ready talents, APU today actively delivers mission-critical support to the Malaysian industry as the FIRST and ONLY higher education institution licensed by the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) under the Cyber Security Act 2024 [Act 854] to provide Cybersecurity-as-a-Service (CaaS).
Following NACSA’s endorsement, APU’s Forensic & Security Research Centre (FSeC) now stands as an approved national provider of Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) Services and Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) Monitoring Services.
With this recognition, APU joins just over 320 licensed organisations nationwide and is the sole representative from the academic sector entrusted with such responsibility—proving that its expertise matches industry standards expected of professional cybersecurity bodies.
An ESG-Driven National Initiative
Operating under APU’s commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact, CaaS exemplifies how academia can directly address societal needs. The initiative enhances cybersecurity across Malaysian industries while simultaneously contributing to human capital development.
It is driven by a team of professionals led by –
- Professor Ir EUR ING Ts Dr Vinesh Thiruchelvam, APU’s Chief Innovation and Enterprise Officer;
- Assistant Professor Dr Julia Juremi, Head of Forensics and Cyber Security Research Centre (FSeC);
- Mr Reshiwaran Jegatheswaran, Cybersecurity Engineer; and
- Mr Zaid Ahmad, Technical Team Lead,
Supported by high-performing students selected from over 1,500 undergraduates and postgraduates in cybersecurity programmes.
“Through FSeC–CaaS, APU demonstrates how academia can directly contribute to national cybersecurity capability,” said Asst Prof Dr Julia Juremi. “Our students gain invaluable hands-on experience, while SMEs gain access to licensed, world-class protection at an affordable cost.”
Services Offered to SMEs
FSeC-CaaS delivers comprehensive cybersecurity services tailored specifically to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), ensuring accessibility to enterprise-grade solutions that many businesses may otherwise lack. These include:
- Security Audits: Detailed assessment of cybersecurity readiness with actionable recommendations.
- Penetration Testing: Ethical hacking exercises to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Network Configuration & Hardening: Strengthening firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networks to withstand intrusion attempts.
Real Projects, Proven Expertise
Since its establishment in 2024, FSeC-CaaS has successfully executed multiple engagements, most notably the security assessment of the Malaysian government portal “Portal Pertukaran Suka Sama Suka (P3S)”, launched in August 2025. This project reflects APU’s proven ability to deliver trusted, compliant, and high-impact cybersecurity solutions aligned with national standards.
As a university entrusted with this role, APU uniquely bridges academic training and professional service delivery—offering real-time protection to businesses while developing industry-ready cybersecurity experts. Through its CaaS initiatives, APU continues to protect businesses, empower students, and reinforce Malaysia’s cybersecurity resilience.